Pc-bsd

just thrown PC-BSD at my system, i think i like it more than Kubuntu, i also think PC-BSD is better for a noob, what does everyone think of PC-BSD

 

I think that it's fantastic, but I'm a BSD guy. Right now I am using freeBSD plain and I have DesktopBSD 1.6RC1 installed on an old test computer. I prefer desktopBSD but PC-BSD is very good as well. For the time being, PC-BSD is more new-user friendly but the next release of desktopBSD should level the field. I tried to install PC-BSD 1.3 on my PIII system and it wouldn't install. :doh: I could get 1.2 installed but still prefer desktopBSD.

Do you really think its better than kubuntu? I only have a little experience with kubuntu so it would be interesting for me to hear from someone more intrenched in *buntu their impressions on user friendly BSDs in comparison.

 

yeah, i was using Kubuntu for about a year, but if this first impression continues, i'll be a BSD guy too[ot]it bring the ease or use of Win to UNIX (i presume it is based on UNIX[/ot]

 

All BSDs are based on UNIX while not retaining any of the original code. Linux is a UNIX clone, which is not a bad thing, just different. See this page

PC-BSD and DesktopBSD are based on freeBSD, as is OS-X to a degree. Its an interesting family tree.

 

thankies, I'll take a look

 

interesting, it's a wonder it knows what to do[ot]but it does work well[/ot]BTW: i tried to follow the timeline, but the more i tried to follow it the more i was confused

BTW: seems easy to use though

 

If you haven't already, take a look over the freeBSD handbook. It's a big document but it's an excellent reference. On a side note, freeBSD is well known for extensive documentation and this is one of its strong points.

 

thanks, still trying to figure out how to install a new kernel[ot]i'll get there[/ot]

BTW: DLing Free-BSD

 

I tried PC-BSD, wasn't too impressed. But didn't really give it an extensive run.

 

Why do you need to install a new kernel? The system settings allow you to choose between SMP and standard kernels. Beyond that, it would not be a good thing to install a fresh kernel. FreeBSD is not the same as linux where the kernel is its own entity. In freeBSD the kernel is integrated with the userland, so ALL must be updated to run a new kernel, if you are moving to a newer kernel. You can however recompile your current kernel but there won't be any benefit, other than learning. Keep in mind that the freebsd kernel does not have a graphic kernel config, it is text file only. Luckily it is well organized but still it can be complex for a newbie.

 

What didn't you like about it? I'm just curious.

 

You know to be honest, I can't quite remember what it was that annoyed me. It might have been the package manager but it was ages ago. So don't take anything I say about it too seriously, I didn't really give it a chance.

 

I understand. PC-BSD doesn't have a liveCD option yet (next version) but desktopBSD 1.6 RC1 is a live system, although not complete. It only has the base system, no extra software. When 1.6 is finished it will be a liveDVD with tons of software. Should be worth testing.

 

sorry, just read your post thoroughly[ot]i must stop skim reading stuff[/ot]